Favorite Childhood Books

In a few weeks our book group will be sharing our favorite childhood books. These are a few of mine.

1. "The Velvet Room" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder - Robin and her family have spent several years moving from place to place trying to find work and a home. When Robin's father finally finds a job, all are happy except Robin. She explores the countryside, finds new friends, and discovers a secret. A wonderful glimpse of life in a migrant family.
2. "The Golden Name Day" by Jennie Lindquist - While nine-year-old Nancy is staying with her adopted Swedish grandparents for a year, everyone tries to figure out how she can celebrate a name day since her name isn't Swedish.
3. "All of a Kind Family" by Sydney Taylor - The series depicts life and adventures of a poor Jewish family in the early 1900's in New York City. Siblings Ella, Henny, Sarah, Charlotte, Gertie, and baby Charlie grow from their younger childhoods up to teen years and marriage in the series.
4. "Myeko's Gift" by Kay Haugaard" - This is the book that sparked my interest in Japanese culture and language which is still strong today.
   

What are some of yours?